PLC Technician

Job Title: PLC Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled PLC Technician with the ability to read a volt meter and perform both single and three-phase motor replacements. The ideal candidate will have experience diagnosing and refurbishing pumps, as well as wiring and replacing three-phase motors. Experience in the food industry is advantageous but not required. Knowledge in VFD troubleshooting will be considered a plus. A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in an industrial capacity is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, and repairs on motors and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness in shop and production areas after repairs.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) procedures as per guidelines.
• Proactively identify maintenance needs and promote a team approach to address them.
• Perform emergency and scheduled repairs of production equipment during both production and service periods.
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Execute mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs of packaging and production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service tasks.
• Comply with OSHA safety and health rules.
• Maintain professional working relationships with vendors.
• Participate in developing and maintaining plant safety awareness.
• Support company priorities by seeking improvements in safety, quality, waste reduction, and productivity.
• Represent the company and yourself professionally, demonstrating a sense of urgency during normal operations.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in preventive maintenance and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with motors, maintenance repair, and PLC troubleshooting.
• Ability to read volt meters and perform electrical repairs.
• Strong mechanical and schematic reading skills.
• Compliance with safety protocols and industry regulations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the food industry is a plus.
• VFD troubleshooting knowledge is advantageous.
• Electrical knowledge and troubleshooting capabilities.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that offers significant upward growth opportunities due to its size and the supportive nature of the plant engineer, who is committed to training staff in areas where they may need development.

Work Environment

This position is situated in a dairy environment, but not within a freezer setting. The work involves maintaining and repairing equipment in a dynamic and collaborative workplace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of COMMERCE, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in COMMERCE,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.